MedStar Health: Hand Therapy at The Curtis National Hand Center

"I have referred patients to the Hand Center Therapists for years, but recently needed hand therapy myself. The therapy department in general was efficient and provided prompt service during each appointment. Lauren Valdata is one of the longest serving therapist at the Hand Center. Her experience and knowledge is unsurpassed. She always seems to see what others don't. Her attention to detail and ability to communicate with patients is outstanding."

"I had a great experience with my occupational therapist, Courtney. She was friendly, caring, and clearly an expert in her field. She took the time to ensure my splint fit perfectly, explained everything in detail, and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the process. She also was available by phone to respond to a follow up question that I had."

"I chose Curtis National Hand Center for the treatment of my De Quervain's tenosynovitis, and worked with Lauren Valdata. She was great! She was very down-to-earth and focused on treatment options and PT exercises, and had a wealth of knowledge about things like KT taping and online resources and videos. The Hand Center is easy to get to, with parking across the street at the attached Medstar Union Memorial Hospital garage. Getting the initial appointment was the only challenge -- their voicemail system didn't seem to pass along my requests for a consult until about the fourth time I tried -- but once I was in the system everything went very smoothly. I recommend the Curtis hand center for anyone needing PT-based interventions for hand problems like mine."

"I'm thankful for MedStar Hand Therapy at The Curtis National Hand Center they fitted me with a support brace after my follow up surgery appointment and guided me to a PT center to do my rehabilitation who are knowledgeable and professional and patient"

"My daughter and I both have received excellent, kind, clinical care. We drive 5 hours round trip for the privilege of such wonderful care. It is worth every minute in the car."

"Excellent care. I want to thank Becky Saunders, Hand therapist, for providing superior care in crafting multiple splints and supportive devices to promote healing and comfort after my hand surgery. She is kind, knowledgeable and is willing to take time to fully explain and demonstrate proper use of splints. She is an expert and asset to your organization."

"I have never been excused to quickly and allowed to continue living with my issues because of a inside professional relationship."

"The therapists that helped me recover from tendon surgery on my hand were wonderful , just 10 weeks from surgery and I have finished with therapy , my hand is now fully functional , thanks to the therapists skill in assessing my situation and giving me the care I needed and teaching me the exercises to do at home to get my hand healed . Kudos to All ! Especially Louisa !"